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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bakersfield, CA

Lehr Brothers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lehr Brothers, INC. ranks #21,221 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty17% serious
$16,910
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#21,221
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lehr Brothers, INC. in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,910. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lehr Brothers, INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,221 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Luoma Egg Ranch INC in Finlayson, MN is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,900 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#21,221
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lehr Brothers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lehr Brothers, INC. runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$16,910 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lehr Brothers, INC..

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Lehr Brothers, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Lehr Brothers, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Lehr Brothers, INC. is the #363 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($16,910).

How Lehr Brothers, INC. Compares

Lehr Brothers, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-30

Last Inspection

2022-12-01

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,637

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,637 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$22,685

Current Penalty Amount

$16,910

Penalty Reduction

25.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,775 from the initial assessment of $22,685. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Lehr Brothers, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lehr Brothers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $16,910 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,637 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lehr Brothers, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,910 here).

Luoma Egg Ranch INC $16,900 MN Planters Cotton Oil Mill $17,000 AR Rose Acre Farms, INC. $16,675 IA Pyco Industries, INC. $16,647 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Associated Fruit CO 3 insp. Medford, OR Contreras Orchards 3 insp. Wapato, WA Plumley Contracting CO INC 3 insp. Prospect, OR R & T Trucking & Excavation INC 3 insp. Lorane, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
A & R Cunha Farms, INC
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $16,920
Luoma Egg Ranch INC
Finlayson, MN
2 inspections $16,900
F&B Harvesting
Lake Placid, FL
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lehr Brothers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lehr Brothers, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Lehr Brothers, INC. have? ▼
Lehr Brothers, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,910.
How many OSHA inspections has Lehr Brothers, INC. had? ▼
Lehr Brothers, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-30 and the most recent on 2022-12-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lehr Brothers, INC.? ▼
Lehr Brothers, INC. has been assessed $16,910 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,685 (a 25.5% reduction).
Does Lehr Brothers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lehr Brothers, INC. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Lehr Brothers, INC. operate in? ▼
Lehr Brothers, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115114). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lehr Brothers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lehr Brothers, INC. ranks #21,221 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Lehr Brothers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lehr Brothers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,910 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Luoma Egg Ranch INC in Finlayson, MN is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $16,900 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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